CPC G01N 9/32 (2013.01) [G01F 1/383 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A volume fraction meter comprising a flow meter, a flow line, and a strain gauge, wherein:
the flow meter is coupled to and positioned upstream from a turned portion of the flow line, with respect to a flow direction, and is configured to measure a volumetric flow rate of a multiphase fluid flowing in the flow direction through the flow line;
the flow line comprises a nozzle opening downstream of the turned portion of the flow line; and
the strain gauge is coupled to the flow line between the flow meter and the turned portion of the flow line, and is configured to measure a bending strain on the flow line upon discharge of the multiphase fluid through the nozzle opening, such that the bending strain and the volumetric flow rate provide inputs for determining a mixture density of the multiphase fluid.
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